Harwood Forest Walk and Cycle

27 miles (44 km)

Enjoy a largely traffic free cycle ride through Harwood Forest and the Simonside Hills in the Northumberland National Park. The route runs from Elsdon to Hepple and makes use of the Border County Ride cycle track which runs through the heart of Harwood Forest. The route starts in the village of Elsdon and passes Battle Hill, Fallowless Lough, Whitefield Hill and the River Coquet before arriving at Hepple. Return to Elsdon via the same route.If you're looking for more cycle rides nearby then you could try the Kidland Forest cycle route which also makes use of the Border County Ride. You could also pay a visit to the pretty Fontburn Reservoir which lies just to the east.